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Paragould, AR
City in Greene County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72450.
Population
30,215
Land area
31.8sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
1
Paragould and its ZIP codes
Paragould at a glance
- Paragould is about 16 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $56,980 a year, 6% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,500 (3% below Arkansas) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Paragould, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants118
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Paragould, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,980
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$181,500
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,173), German Americans (2,366), Mexican Americans (958).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Paragould.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,301
15,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$282M
FY 2026, $6,161 per person
How people get to work
Paragould, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paragould, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paragould, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Paragould
1 in or overlapping Paragould. Population shown
Cities near Paragould
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove HeightsTown | 6.1 mi | 3 |
| WalcottCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BrooklandCity | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| LafeTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| MarmadukeCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Cardwell, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MonetteCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| Arbyrd, MOCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake CityCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| Black OakTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DelaplaineTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| LeachvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| Peach OrchardCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| JonesboroCity | 18 mi | 80.2 |
| BonoCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paragould, AR in?
- Paragould is in Greene County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Paragould, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paragould include 72450.
- What is the population of Paragould, AR?
- About 30,215 people live in Paragould, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paragould?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove Heights (6.1 mi), Walcott (8.6 mi), Brookland (11 mi), Lafe (11 mi), Marmaduke (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023